Facebook Ads Used to Deliver NodeStealer Malware 

by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 26, 2023 | block social media, Facebook Ads, malware, NodeStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, Suspicious links

Threat actors have turned to Facebook ads to unleash NodeStealer on unsuspecting victims, and they’re using scantily clad women to achieve this.  Facebook is no stranger to finding its ad network compromised to spread malware, but what’s interesting about this latest...

Striped Fly Malware Infected 1 Million Hosts in 5 Years 

by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 19, 2023 | install updates, malware, network security, Ophtek, screen attachments, secure firewall, Striped Fly

Malware and flies share one thing in common: they’re pesky. However, while flies help the ecosystem, the Striped Fly malware is nothing but trouble.  Striped Fly has recently hit the headlines, but Kaspersky has revealed they’ve found evidence of its malicious...

LinkedIn Used to Spread DarkGate Malware 

by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 12, 2023 | authenticator app, Corsair, DarkGate, Linkedin, malware, malware-as-a-service, Ophtek

The threat of malware strikes the business world again, and this time it’s using LinkedIn to trick users into downloading the DarkGate malware.  LinkedIn is designed to help professionals connect with each other and build professional relationships. It’s proven to be...

Safeguarding Your Business Against Social Engineering 

by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 5, 2023 | complex passwords, malware, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Ransomware, social engineering, vulnerability

One of the biggest threats to your organization’s IT comes in the form of social engineering attacks. Therefore, you need to keep your business protected.  In the digital age, there are many threats to your IT infrastructure. These can include ransomware, software...

5 Ways to Optimize Your Business IT Infrastructure 

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 28, 2023 | cybersecurity, energy efficient, IT Network, Ophtek, scalability, workflow_automation

Businesses should always be trying to optimize their IT infrastructure. After all, not only will this improve efficiency, but it will also cut costs.  In the dynamic and competitive landscape of business, a highly tuned IT infrastructure can be the difference between...

Latin America Banks Targeted by BBTok Malware Variant

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 21, 2023 | anti malware, antivirus software, banking malware, banking trojan, BBTok Malware, firewall, Ophtek, Phishing Email

Back in 2020, a new banking trojan by the name of BBTok emerged into the digital landscape and was responsible for numerous attacks. And now it’s back. Banks in Brazil and Mexico appear to be the main targets of BBTok’s new campaign, and it’s a variant which is far...